Japanese International School Hanoi is a Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge International AS Levels / Cambridge A Levels / EYFS / Japanese Curriculum school in Hanoi, Vietnam. Founded in 2016. Annual tuition ranges from $5,906 to $15,748 USD.
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About
Japanese International School Hanoi (JIS) was founded in 2016 and offers education from kindergarten to Grade 12, combining the Japanese education model with the Cambridge International Programme including IGCSE and AS/A Levels. A distinctive feature of the campus is its 2,000 m² rooftop vegetable garden used as a daily green learning space, alongside extensive physical education facilities and a broad range of after-school clubs. In 2024, JIS ranked among the top two high schools in Hanoi for average foreign-language scores in the national graduation exam.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Academic Enrichment
- Service and Sustainability
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | VND 150,000,000~$ 6,122 |
| Grades 1-5 (Primary) | VND 240,000,000~$ 9,796 |
| Cambridge AS & A Level | VND 400,000,000~$ 16,327 |
| Cambridge IGCSE Pathway | VND 338,000,000~$ 13,796 |
| Grades 6-9 (Lower Secondary) | VND 260,000,000~$ 10,612 |
| Grades 10-12 (Upper Secondary) | VND 280,000,000~$ 11,429 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ₫150,000,000 - 400,000,000. Application fee: $197.
Admissions Process
- 1Gather information about JIS through published materials or direct visits. Step 2: Submit an online registration form with student and parent details. Step 3: Pay a registration fee of 5,000,000 VND. Step 4: Admissions office schedules an interview or test session (held Tuesday and Thursday afternoons). Step 5: Attend the assessment day — Kindergarten parents attend with child; Primary child assessed with parent present; Secondary students assessed independently. Step 6: School notifies families of the outcome.
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Boarding Life
On-site boarding facilities available for students aged 6 and up. Boarding fee is 8,000,000 VND/month and includes room, utilities, meals (breakfast and dinner on weekdays; three meals on weekends), and evening study support.
Student Life
Meals are provided on campus for all students and staff. Fresh produce grown in the school's 2,000 m² rooftop vegetable garden is used in meals. Meal costs are charged daily by age group.
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School Background
Part of the Japanese International School network operated by ECS Group (ecsgroup.com.vn).